For sale: 225mph Rover MG

Simon · 13 Mar 2006 at 20:26

MG Rover administrator clearance

http://www.wyleshardy.com/salescatv...AuctionId_in=29&pageval=40&pos=699&totrec=915

Bit rapid, shame Rover didn't advertise the land speed record

This heavily modified MG XPOWER ZT-T is the current holder of the world land speed record for an estate car. Having been constructed by So-Cal Speed Shop and code named X-15, this ZT-T reached a top speed of 225.609mph on its final run at the 55th annual Bonneville Speed Week Nationals in August 2003, driven by a Bonneville veteran, Pat Kinne.
It contains a 6.0-Litre EFi Ford SVO V8 Engine by Rousch Racing which develops circa 765bhp

Simon · 13 Mar 2006 at 20:31

This one too, quite why Rover kept it quiet no one knows :confused:

http://www.wyleshardy.com/salescatv...Auctionid_in=29&pageval=40&pos=701&totrec=915

Built in 1997 by MG Competitions to compete at the Bonneville Salt Flats in August 1997. Driven by Terry Killborne from the USA the car achieved a top speed of 217.4mph.
It is fitted with a 1400K Series, 329 bhp Engine Driving through a PGI 5-Speed Close Ratio Gearbox

Simon · 13 Mar 2006 at 20:42

kaiowas said:
Are Goodyear Eagle Land Speed Tyres made from moon cheese?

Nah I hear it's Rock salt

Simon · 14 Mar 2006 at 00:23

rcrossco_1 said:
Anyone planning on going?

Looks like there might be bargains to be had.

A Race prepped, caged and welded ZR shell would be interesting

Simon · 14 Mar 2006 at 19:29

Phnom_Penh said:
can you claim on insurance after you've chipped it?

Depends if it's on the windscreen or not